Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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