Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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