Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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