Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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