Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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