Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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