Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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