Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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