Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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