Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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