Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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