Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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