Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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