Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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