Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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