Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This 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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