Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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