Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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