Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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