Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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