Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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