Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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