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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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