Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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