Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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