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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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