Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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