Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have enabled learners all over 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 online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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