Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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