Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people 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 courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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