Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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