Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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