Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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