Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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