Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of 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 massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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