Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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