Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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