Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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