Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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