Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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