Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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