Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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