Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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