Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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