Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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