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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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