Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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