Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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