Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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