Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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