Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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