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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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