Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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