Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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