Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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