Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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