Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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