Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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