Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around 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. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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