Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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