Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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