Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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