Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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