Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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