Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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