Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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