Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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