Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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