Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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