Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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