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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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