Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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