Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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