Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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