Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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