Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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