Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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