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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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