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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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