Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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