Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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