Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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