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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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