Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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