Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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