Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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