Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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