Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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