Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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