Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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