Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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