Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around 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 classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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