Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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