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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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