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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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