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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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