Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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