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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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