Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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