Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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