Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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