Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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