Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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