Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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