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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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