Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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