Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over 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 online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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