Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of 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. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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