Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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