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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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