Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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