Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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