Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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