Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students 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. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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