Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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