Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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