Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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