Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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