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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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