Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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