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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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