Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable learners in nations all around 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. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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