Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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