Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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