Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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