Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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