Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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