Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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