Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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