Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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