Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about 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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