Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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