Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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