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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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