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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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