Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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