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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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