Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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