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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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