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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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