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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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