Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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