Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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