Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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