Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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