Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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