Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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