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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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