Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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