Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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