Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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