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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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