Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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