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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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