Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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