Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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