Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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