Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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