Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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