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Please visit http://openworldbooks.com to find out more about MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Curtis J. Bonk (Editor), Mimi M. Lee (Editor), Thomas C. Reeves (Editor), Thomas H. Reynolds (Editor). Published by Routledge Chapman & Hall (2015).

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to massively open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar ventures with open education resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners all over the world to learn from well-known trainers. These online MOOC courses are generally free for participants but do not lead to formal accreditation. It can be difficult to engage students in online environments. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is an increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? This MOOCs book also articulates methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.

The latest trends in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Universities and a lot of other stakeholders desire to be aware of the outcomes of these definitive new open education experiments. Public servants and desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. The objective of massively open online courses is to provide elearning to more students in nations all over the world. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education resources (OER). For additional details about this MOOC book go to http://routledge-ny.com/books/details/9781138807419/