Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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