Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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