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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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