Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines 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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