Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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