Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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