Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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