Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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