Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes 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 free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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