Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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