Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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