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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around 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. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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