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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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