Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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