Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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