Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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