Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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