Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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