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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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