Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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