Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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