Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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