Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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