Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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