Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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