Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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