Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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