Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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