Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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