Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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