Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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