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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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