Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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