Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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