Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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