Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the 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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