Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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