Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around 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 massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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