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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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