Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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