Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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