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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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