Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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