Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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