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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training 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 organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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