Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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