Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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