Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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