Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over 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 classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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