Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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