Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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