Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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