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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning 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 usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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