Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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