Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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