Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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