Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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