Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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