Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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