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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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