Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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