Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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