Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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