Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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