Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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