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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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