Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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