Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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