Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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