Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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