Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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