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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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