Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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