Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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