Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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