Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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