Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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