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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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