Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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