Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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