Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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