Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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