Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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