Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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