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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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