Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners 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 free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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