Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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