Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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