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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around 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 massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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