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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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