Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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