Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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