Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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