Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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