Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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