Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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