Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations 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 massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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