Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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