Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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