Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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