Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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