Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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