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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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