Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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