Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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