Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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