Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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