Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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