Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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