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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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