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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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