Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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