Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive 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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