Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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