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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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