Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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