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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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