Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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