Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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