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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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