Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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