Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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