Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major 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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