Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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