Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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