Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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