Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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