Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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