Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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