Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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