Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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