Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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