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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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