Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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