Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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