Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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