Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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