Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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