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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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