Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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