Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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