Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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