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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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