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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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