Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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