Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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