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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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