Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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