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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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