Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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