Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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