Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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