Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum 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 resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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