Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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