Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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