Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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