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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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