Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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