Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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