Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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