Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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