Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable 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. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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