Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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