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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in 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 customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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