Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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