Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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