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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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