Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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