Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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