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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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