Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people 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. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key 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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