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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important 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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