Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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