Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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