Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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