Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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