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 (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people all around 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 having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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