Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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