Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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