Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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