Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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