Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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