Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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