Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled 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. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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