Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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