Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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