Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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