Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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