Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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