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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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