Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world 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 online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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