Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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