Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies 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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