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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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