Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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