Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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