Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth 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 courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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