Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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