Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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