Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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