Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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