Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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