Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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