Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around 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 online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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