Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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