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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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