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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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