Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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