Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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