Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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