Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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