Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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