Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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