Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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