Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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