Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the 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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