Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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