Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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