Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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