Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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