Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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