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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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