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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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