Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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