Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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