Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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