Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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