Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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