Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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