Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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