Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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