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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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