Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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