Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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