Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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