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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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