Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth 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. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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