Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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