Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the 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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