Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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