Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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