Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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