Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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