Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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