Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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