Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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