Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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