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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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