Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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