Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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