Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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