Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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