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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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