Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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