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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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