Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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