Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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