Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course