Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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