Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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