Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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