Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs