Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs