Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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