Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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