Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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