Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over 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. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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