Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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