Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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