Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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