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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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