Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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