Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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