Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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