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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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