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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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