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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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