Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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