Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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