Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology enable students in nations 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 open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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