Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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