Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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