Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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