Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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