Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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