Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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