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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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