Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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