Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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