Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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