Find out more about the dramatic 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 and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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