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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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