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 subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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