Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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