Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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