Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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