Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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