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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students 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 MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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