Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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