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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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