Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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