Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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