Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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