Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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