Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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