Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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