Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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