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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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