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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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