Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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