Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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