Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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