Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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