Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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