Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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