Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes 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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