Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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