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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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