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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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