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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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