Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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