Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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