Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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