Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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