Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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