Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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