Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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