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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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