Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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