Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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