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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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