Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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