Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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