Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable humans 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. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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