Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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