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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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