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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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