Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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