Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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