Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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