Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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