Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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