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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver 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 MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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