Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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