Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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