Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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