Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all over 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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