Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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