Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people 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. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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