Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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