Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students 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. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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