Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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